Could a common thyroid pill boost life quality for dialysis patients?
NCT ID NCT03977207
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looks at whether giving thyroid hormone (levothyroxine) to people on kidney dialysis who have slightly high TSH levels can improve their quality of life, physical strength, and heart health. About 336 adults aged 18-75 on hemodialysis will be randomly assigned to receive the hormone or a placebo. The goal is to see if this common treatment is safe and effective for this group.
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University of California Irvine
RECRUITINGOrange, California, 92868, United States
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